About Jakabaring Sport City
Jakabaring Sport City is a large integrated sports complex located in Jakabaring, Seberang Ulu I, Palembang, South Sumatra. Built to host the 2004 National Sports Week (PON XVI), it gained international prominence as a venue for the 2011 SEA Games and the 2018 Asian Games. The complex features the Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, aquatic center, Jakabaring Lake and multiple indoor and outdoor sports venues set within landscaped grounds.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast, open sports complex with wide boulevards, landscaped parks and a central lake. The area includes the Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, Jakabaring Aquatic Stadium, sports halls, shooting range and Jakabaring Lake with fountains. The surroundings are flat and spacious, suitable for walking, jogging and cycling. Visitors can explore public open spaces, view modern sports architecture, and see training activities when events are not in progress.
Key highlights
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Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium - main stadium with capacity over 23,000
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Jakabaring Aquatic Stadium - international-standard swimming venue
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Jakabaring Lake - central lake with musical fountain and boating area
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Integrated sports venues built for PON XVI, SEA Games 2011 and Asian Games 2018
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Spacious public area for jogging, cycling and leisure activities